Useful Documents - Ordinances and Permits

TOWN DOCUMENTS

Alberton MT
(406) 722-3404
607 Railroad Avenue
Alberton MT 59820

The Town of Alberton is governed by its Town Ordinances and the codes of the Montana Code Annotated. The Town operates under a Commission / Executive form of powers (Council / Mayor). If you have any questions about the following Permit Applications and Ordinances, please contact the Town Clerk.

ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (PDF)
This application is used to permit routine building activity such as building a sign, fence or conducting a land use listed as “permitted” in the zoning ordinance. A zoning permit must be approved prior to conducting any new use and prior to building or modifying a structure.

NOTICE OF APPEAL TO ZONING DECISION FORM (PDF)
This form is used to appeal a decision of the Zoning Officer for Alberton to the Board of Adjustment (Alberton Town Counci).

FENCE COMPLIANCE PERMIT (PDF)
This application is needed to ensure that a fence being newly constructed, or an existing fence being 50% replaced, on any property within the Town of Alberton complies with Alberton's Fence and Construction Zoning Ordinance.

VARIANCE REQUEST APPLICATION (PDF)
This application is used to apply for a zoning variance. It is the applicant’s burden to prove that because of special conditions unique to the property, the strict application of the zoning ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship; where it will not be contrary to the public interest; and where the spirit of the ordinance will be observed and substantial justice done.

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APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT To Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
This application is used to request an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Alberton, including an amendment to the Zoning Map.

WATER SEWER HOOKUP APPLICATION (PDF)
This application is needed to obtain permission from the Town of Alberton to excavate and connect new construction to the existing water-supply system. It contains project completion deadline information.

WATER SEWER SERVICES TRANSFER APPLICATION (PDF)
This application is needed to transfer water-sewer utility services from an existing property into the name of a new property owner. It contains information on payment-due deadlines and past-due notices.

CONDITIONAL (LAND) USE APPLICATION (PDF)
This application is used for all conditional use permit (CUP) requests. A CUP must be approved prior to the conditional use being initiated and prior to any land development activity related to the use.

FACILITY USE AGREEMENT (PDF)
This agreement is needed to ensure the use of the Alberton Community Center. The Facility Use Agreement includes a Policy and Rate Sheet.

SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION (PDF)
A Special Events Permit is required for any festival, large group gathering, organized protest or rally, sporting event or contest, commercial gathering or convention, and any other event which is likely to create a disruption, hindrance, or damage to public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, and property.

IMPORTANT: Please talk to the Clerk about your planned event before filing this application, as many gatherings on Town property DO NOT fall under the definition of a Special Event.

Permit Fees

Weed Cutting & Removal

The Town of Alberton has a Nuisance Ordinance (Title 16) that requires maintenance of vegetaion and weeds on property. The ordinance addresses nuisance and noxious weeds, removal responsibilities, and the penalty notification process. Fees for Town Removal of Weeds is currently $75 hr ($100 minimum).

To operate a brick-and-mortar business / commercial location within Alberton town limits, a Business License is required. To obtain such, vist the Town Office in person. Licenses are renewed annually. See LICENSE FEES.

OUTDOOR BURNING WITH PERMIT

The Town of Alberton operates with a Burn Permit System for outdoor burning. You can acquire your FREE Permit from the Town Office. It must have the signature of the Town Clerk to be a valid permit. You must have your permit at hand while burning and adhere to the rules.

NOTE: Mineral County requires burning permits as of March 1^st. Frenchtown Rural Fire District is the primary provider of fire response for the incorporated town of Alberton. We, too, use a Burn Permit System and encourage best practice: Let your fire responder know when you are burning outdoors. Find safe outdoor burning with a permit tips at www.mcfpa.org